Malaga weather in December
In December, Malaga sees average daytime highs of 15°C and overnight lows near 9°C, with 70 mm of rain across 7.6 wet days and about 9.5 hours of daylight. It is the 10th-warmest and 1st-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 15°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 38% of the time in December, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 9 h 42 min at the start of December to 9 h 30 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Malaga's 12th-clearest and 3rd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Malaga's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 15°
- 10th warmest
- Overnight low
- 9°
- 3rd coldest
- Rainfall
- 70 mm
- 7.6 wet days
- Daylight
- 9 h 30 min
- 8:29 AM – 5:59 PM
- Cloud cover
- 53%
- 12th clearest
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- 3rd windiest
- Solar energy
- 2.31 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.9
- out of 10
Malaga is Andalusian city, capital of Málaga province.
- Air quality
- Moderate
- PM10 30.9 µg/m³ · 2019
- Founded
- ~800 BCE
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 15°C through the month.
A typical December day in Malaga reaches about 15°C in the afternoon and slips back to 9°C overnight — a 6°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 12°C and 18°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 2°C cooler than November and on par with January.
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| Avg high (°C) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Avg low (°C) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 9 |
| 2 | 16 | 9 |
| 3 | 16 | 9 |
| 4 | 15 | 9 |
| 5 | 15 | 9 |
| 6 | 15 | 9 |
| 7 | 15 | 9 |
| 8 | 15 | 9 |
| 9 | 15 | 9 |
| 10 | 15 | 9 |
| 11 | 15 | 9 |
| 12 | 15 | 9 |
| 13 | 15 | 9 |
| 14 | 15 | 9 |
| 15 | 15 | 9 |
| 16 | 15 | 9 |
| 17 | 15 | 9 |
| 18 | 15 | 9 |
| 19 | 15 | 8 |
| 20 | 15 | 8 |
| 21 | 15 | 8 |
| 22 | 15 | 8 |
| 23 | 15 | 8 |
| 24 | 15 | 8 |
| 25 | 15 | 8 |
| 26 | 15 | 8 |
| 27 | 15 | 8 |
| 28 | 15 | 8 |
| 29 | 15 | 8 |
| 30 | 15 | 8 |
| 31 | 15 | 8 |
Malaga weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 10th-warmest and 1st-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14° / 7° | 56 | 7.4 | 9.8 | 4.6 |
| Feb | 15° / 8° | 49 | 6.5 | 10.6 | 5.0 |
| Mar | 17° / 9° | 53 | 7 | 11.7 | 5.9 |
| Apr | 19° / 11° | 41 | 6.7 | 12.9 | 6.7 |
| May | 22° / 14° | 26 | 4.6 | 13.9 | 7.9 |
| Jun | 26° / 17° | 9 | 1.3 | 14.5 | 8.8 |
| Jul | 29° / 20° | 1 | 0.3 | 14.3 | 7.9 |
| Aug | 29° / 20° | 4 | 0.8 | 13.4 | 7.7 |
| Sep | 25° / 18° | 24 | 3.5 | 12.2 | 8.3 |
| Oct | 22° / 14° | 54 | 6.9 | 11.1 | 7.3 |
| Nov | 17° / 11° | 70 | 7.4 | 10 | 6.1 |
| Dec | 15° / 9° | 70 | 7.6 | 9.5 | 4.9 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 38% of the time in December, the cloudiest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 17% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 45%.
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| Clearer (%) | 57 | 56 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 55 | 56 |
| Cloudier (%) | 43 | 44 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 45 | 44 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 57 | 43 |
| 2 | 56 | 44 |
| 3 | 57 | 43 |
| 4 | 56 | 44 |
| 5 | 56 | 44 |
| 6 | 56 | 44 |
| 7 | 56 | 44 |
| 8 | 56 | 44 |
| 9 | 55 | 45 |
| 10 | 55 | 45 |
| 11 | 54 | 46 |
| 12 | 54 | 46 |
| 13 | 55 | 45 |
| 14 | 54 | 46 |
| 15 | 54 | 46 |
| 16 | 54 | 46 |
| 17 | 54 | 46 |
| 18 | 53 | 47 |
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| 25 | 53 | 47 |
| 26 | 54 | 46 |
| 27 | 54 | 46 |
| 28 | 55 | 45 |
| 29 | 56 | 44 |
| 30 | 55 | 45 |
| 31 | 56 | 44 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Malaga gets around 70 mm of rain over 7.6 wet days in December, the wettest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 24% and peaks near 26% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
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| 1 | 25 |
| 2 | 25 |
| 3 | 24 |
| 4 | 24 |
| 5 | 24 |
| 6 | 24 |
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| 8 | 24 |
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| 26 | 24 |
| 27 | 23 |
| 28 | 23 |
| 29 | 22 |
| 30 | 22 |
| 31 | 21 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the dry band about 97% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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| Dry (%) | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 98 | 98 |
| Comfortable (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 98 | 2 |
| 2 | 98 | 2 |
| 3 | 98 | 2 |
| 4 | 98 | 2 |
| 5 | 98 | 2 |
| 6 | 98 | 2 |
| 7 | 98 | 2 |
| 8 | 98 | 2 |
| 9 | 98 | 2 |
| 10 | 98 | 2 |
| 11 | 98 | 2 |
| 12 | 98 | 2 |
| 13 | 97 | 3 |
| 14 | 97 | 3 |
| 15 | 97 | 3 |
| 16 | 97 | 3 |
| 17 | 97 | 3 |
| 18 | 97 | 3 |
| 19 | 96 | 4 |
| 20 | 96 | 4 |
| 21 | 96 | 4 |
| 22 | 96 | 4 |
| 23 | 96 | 4 |
| 24 | 96 | 4 |
| 25 | 97 | 3 |
| 26 | 97 | 3 |
| 27 | 97 | 3 |
| 28 | 97 | 3 |
| 29 | 97 | 3 |
| 30 | 98 | 2 |
| 31 | 98 | 2 |
Wind in December
Winds average 9 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 9 km/h on the calmest days to 10 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | calm |
| 2 | 9 | calm |
| 3 | 9 | calm |
| 4 | 9 | calm |
| 5 | 9 | calm |
| 6 | 9 | calm |
| 7 | 9 | calm |
| 8 | 9 | calm |
| 9 | 9 | calm |
| 10 | 9 | calm |
| 11 | 9 | calm |
| 12 | 9 | calm |
| 13 | 9 | calm |
| 14 | 9 | calm |
| 15 | 9 | calm |
| 16 | 9 | calm |
| 17 | 9 | calm |
| 18 | 9 | calm |
| 19 | 9 | calm |
| 20 | 9 | calm |
| 21 | 9 | calm |
| 22 | 9 | calm |
| 23 | 9 | calm |
| 24 | 10 | calm |
| 25 | 10 | calm |
| 26 | 10 | calm |
| 27 | 10 | calm |
| 28 | 9 | calm |
| 29 | 9 | calm |
| 30 | 9 | calm |
| 31 | 9 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 9 h 42 min at the start of December to 9 h 30 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 12 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 8:17 AM to 8:35 AM, and sunset from 5:58 PM to 6:06 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 8:17 | 8:18 | 8:19 | 8:20 | 8:21 | 8:22 | 8:22 | 8:23 | 8:24 | 8:25 | 8:25 | 8:26 | 8:27 | 8:28 | 8:28 | 8:29 | 8:29 | 8:30 | 8:31 | 8:31 | 8:32 | 8:32 | 8:33 | 8:33 | 8:33 | 8:34 | 8:34 | 8:34 | 8:35 | 8:35 | 8:35 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:58 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.7 | 8:17 | 5:58 |
| 2 | 9.7 | 8:18 | 5:57 |
| 3 | 9.6 | 8:19 | 5:57 |
| 4 | 9.6 | 8:20 | 5:57 |
| 5 | 9.6 | 8:21 | 5:57 |
| 6 | 9.6 | 8:22 | 5:57 |
| 7 | 9.6 | 8:22 | 5:57 |
| 8 | 9.6 | 8:23 | 5:57 |
| 9 | 9.6 | 8:24 | 5:57 |
| 10 | 9.5 | 8:25 | 5:58 |
| 11 | 9.5 | 8:25 | 5:58 |
| 12 | 9.5 | 8:26 | 5:58 |
| 13 | 9.5 | 8:27 | 5:58 |
| 14 | 9.5 | 8:28 | 5:58 |
| 15 | 9.5 | 8:28 | 5:59 |
| 16 | 9.5 | 8:29 | 5:59 |
| 17 | 9.5 | 8:29 | 5:59 |
| 18 | 9.5 | 8:30 | 6:00 |
| 19 | 9.5 | 8:31 | 6:00 |
| 20 | 9.5 | 8:31 | 6:00 |
| 21 | 9.5 | 8:32 | 6:01 |
| 22 | 9.5 | 8:32 | 6:01 |
| 23 | 9.5 | 8:33 | 6:02 |
| 24 | 9.5 | 8:33 | 6:02 |
| 25 | 9.5 | 8:33 | 6:03 |
| 26 | 9.5 | 8:34 | 6:03 |
| 27 | 9.5 | 8:34 | 6:04 |
| 28 | 9.5 | 8:34 | 6:04 |
| 29 | 9.5 | 8:35 | 6:05 |
| 30 | 9.5 | 8:35 | 6:06 |
| 31 | 9.5 | 8:35 | 6:06 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 2.31 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.31 kWh/m² to a high of 7.91 kWh/m² in July across the year — December's 2.31 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.4 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 2 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 3 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 4 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 5 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 6 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 7 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 8 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 9 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 10 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 11 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 12 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 13 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 14 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 15 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 16 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 17 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 18 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 19 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 20 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 21 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 22 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 23 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 24 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 25 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 26 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 27 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 28 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 29 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 30 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 31 | 2.4 | Moderate |
Is December a good time to visit Malaga?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a reasonable time to visit Malaga for sightseeing.
What to pack for Malaga in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Malaga sees daytime highs around 15°C and nights near 9°C. Worth packing: a warm layer. About 8 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Malaga in December
The nearest coast averages about 16°C in December — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in August at about 23°C and coldest in February near 15°C.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Jun 19 to Oct 9 — about 3.7 months when the water holds above 20°C.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 16 |
| Comfort | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Cool | Cool | Cool |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Cool |
| Feb | 15 | Cool |
| Mar | 15 | Cool |
| Apr | 16 | Cool |
| May | 18 | Cool |
| Jun | 20 | Cool |
| Jul | 22 | Refreshing |
| Aug | 23 | Refreshing |
| Sep | 22 | Refreshing |
| Oct | 20 | Cool |
| Nov | 17 | Cool |
| Dec | 16 | Cool |
UV index in Malaga in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 2. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Malaga peaks around July 17 at about 10 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 20 at about 2 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 9 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 2 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Very high | High | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Moderate |
| Feb | 3 | Moderate |
| Mar | 7 | High |
| Apr | 8 | Very high |
| May | 7 | Very high |
| Jun | 8 | Very high |
| Jul | 10 | Extreme |
| Aug | 9 | Very high |
| Sep | 7 | High |
| Oct | 5 | High |
| Nov | 3 | Moderate |
| Dec | 2 | Moderate |
Air quality in Malaga in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Malaga is worst in March — around 15 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.0× the cleanest month (December, 8 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 9 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 8 |
| Level | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Good |
| Feb | 13 | Moderate |
| Mar | 15 | Moderate |
| Apr | 12 | Good |
| May | 10 | Good |
| Jun | 10 | Good |
| Jul | 12 | Moderate |
| Aug | 13 | Moderate |
| Sep | 12 | Good |
| Oct | 11 | Good |
| Nov | 8 | Good |
| Dec | 8 | Good |
Where is Malaga?
Malaga sits at 36.7°N, 4.4°W, 22 m above sea level, in Spain. The nearest listed city is Rincón de la Victoria, 13 km away.
Topography around Malaga
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Malaga.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Malaga has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 203 m around an average of 34 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,022 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,062 m.
The land around Malaga is covered by artificial surfaces (47%) and water (29%) within 3 km, water (33%) and grassland (22%) within 16 km, and trees (31%), water (30%) and grassland (22%) within 80 km.
Spain travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / F
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 65% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $38,627
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.5 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 99%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 0.7
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 3.9
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- English
- Moderate
- EF EPI 540
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Malaga (36.7202°, -4.4203°, elevation 22 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).